Acomb Travel

Our discerning clients come from all walks of life. They have many a varied request from a Theatre Break in London to seeing an Opera in Verona, a Country Cottage in the Lake District to an exciting tour of Australia, a riverboat cruise on an English canal to a penthouse suite on a luxury cruise line.

Our personal service is designed to take out the worry and stresses of booking a holiday as well as offering you financial protection and security when placing your booking.

Established in 1977, we have a wealth of experience to advise you where to stay, the most efficient way to get there and also the best time to visit. We can advise of the alternative options available, which operators and airlines are offering the best deals, and the differing standards of accommodation on offer.

Each year we go on several visits abroad, and our personal knowledge is second to none. There is nothing better than personal recommendation from somebody who has visited the destination.

Our wealth of knowledge and expert advice is the key to our success. Over many years we have developed strong relationships with all major and independent tour operators.

At Acomb Travel we believe your holiday should be as good as if it were our own holiday! We look forward to looking after your holiday arrangements.

Andrea Morrison

We all have infinite potential within us and we have the capacity to live a balanced and fulfilled life.

We have that within all of us. I believe that you have that within you, right now, even if as you read this you don’t believe that you do and it’s my aim to help you discover it.

We’ve all had that time when we felt really in flow, like we were connected to a well of ideas and inspiration; a time when life and business felt easy and straightforward, a time when you saw solutions, opportunities, felt confident, creative and hopeful.

We’ve all had that light bulb moment when you’ve solved a problem or had a flash of inspiration, a great idea that you had no idea where it came from.  Often it happens when we least expected it, when our minds are clear and not even thinking about it. If only we could harness this ability more often.

We all have glimpses of these from time to time, life feels good and easy, inspired even, but imagine what life would be like if you could feel like this more often and easier.

When I work with clients, we explore the principles that lie behind our infinite potential and capacity for life balance.  When we understand more about how our minds work, how we experience life, we can start to tap into the well of potential that we all have, creating unrivalled levels of personal performance and deeper, more impactful connections.

It’s like finding the crucial piece of our personal performance jigsaw.  More importantly and often overlooked it frees our mind to enable us to become more inspired, energised, empowered, engaged as well as an increasing our personal sense of wellbeing, confidence and resilience.

Benenden Health

Invest in your employees and your business.

Private medical insurance can be expensive. For example, the average premium for UK private medical insurance is £1,019 per year, per policy (according to 2016 research conducted by Mintel, based on ABI data and industry interviews). Yet failing to help employees stay healthy can be even more costly, often resulting in poor morale, high absenteeism and difficulties in retaining staff.

With no upper age limits and no medical questionnaires necessary, we believe our business healthcare and wellbeing services could help to support your whole workforce, as well as supporting you in delivering on your duty of care to your employees.

Developing Business Excellence

Following a 35-year career in the Public Sector, Richard Gadd established Developing Business Excellence, a private limited company, which offers discerning businesses and individuals values-based, person-centred business improvement consultancy, executive coaching and mentoring. 

Apart from its close proximity to York, what sets Developing Business Excellence apart from its competitors are the following factors.

We are more experienced, better qualified, better educated, and better regulated than most other SMEs in York.  We are fellows of three professional organisations, whose Codes of Ethical Conduct govern our behaviour.

Our business offer is available to view on line at www.developinbgbusinessexcellence.co.uk, from where you can also access our latest feedback.

We offer a bespoke garden office for confidential consultations, in a safe and non-threatening environment.If, after conducting our virtual free Suitability Assessment, we fail to convince you of our person-centred, values-based, and authentic approach, you will have a much clearer understanding of your requirement. 

We are an intrinsically motivated business, who exist to enable others to succeed.  Your success is our success.  We uphold our values of integrity, selfless commitment, respect for others, authentic leadership, and sense of humour.  Why would you look anywhere else?

Dunnington Motor Care Ltd

Dunnington Motor Care Ltd is an independent garage with main dealership standards, known and used by many organisations who have benefitted from using a company who not only reduce vehicle downtime and improved levels of customer service, we also dramatically reduce vehicle repair and maintenance costs. Established in 2013 by husband and wife duo, Graham & Sarah Brooks, we have grown into York's most trusted and recognised independent garage.

We are proud to have become York's independent garage specialising in hybrid & electric vehicles, alongside classic & prestige cars.

As an independent garage, we are unique in having achieved 1Link and ARI authorisation as an approved repairer for all of the major fleet management organisations.

Home Instead York

Providing quality award winning care in the comfort of your own home.

Home Instead York was launched in 2009 and providing a safe service is a top priority. The organisation has worked hard to ensure that their clients, families and Home Instead CAREGivers experience a service that identifies and manages risk and safety issues effectively.  

Innoventors Ltd

INNOVENTORS LTD: Confidential management services in six clusters:

1.Investment appraisal support:
Investor sourcing: stage 3 investment programme; stage 2 venture finance; pre-revenue investment; strengthening a niche Seed Fund
2.Strategic analysis and direction:
Analysis of a national centre to refocus
Growth strategy for a specialist services business
Mentoring of a new management team
Mission review and corporate re-alignment
3.Commercial appraisal:
Commercial appraisal of a market leader
Governance strategy and organisation design
Business appraisal for a sole trader
Business risk appraisals for a public sector operation
4.IP appraisal and innovation:
Planning and scouting for an IP cluster, leading to strategic partner location
Commercial strategy leading to focus, rationalisation, and out-licensing
SWOT appraisal of a shipping business
Analysis of non-core IP, with set-up of a niche spin-off
5.Markets and business developments:
Business plans prep for 3 separate SME operations 
B2B services offers analysis and refocus 
Competitor re-positioning (various)
Demand assessments (various)
Bespoke consultancy opportunities capture 
6.Other services:
Interim management services;
Mentoring and leadership development;
Overseas projects management (various, in strategic capability/capacity development);
Implementation of overseas communication programmes
Occasional lecturing in business strategies & innovation.

Mr B Hospitality

Coach, mentor, advisor and friend, I help individuals and organisations solve problems. Through working with your team, enhancing your reputation, or supporting you with your commercial activities I can help you be brilliant.

Philip Bolson

Life Without Limits

Life Without Limits is a husband and wife business partnership, established in 2009. Nicki and Peter Campbell work with people every day who are looking for simple changes they can slip into their everyday lives to make a positive difference. Life Without Limits coach people to identify what these changes need to be, then offer support to put them in to place.

Despite the numerous benefits of life in the 21st century, many people struggle with an array of health challenges. And it’s usually down to daily lifestyle habits - what we eat, what we do, how we live - that have the biggest impact on our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. So if your health isn’t as good as you would like it to be, if you are fed up of being tired and worn out, feeling stressed, struggling with weight or gut issues, then it’s time to start making different lifestyle choices. The challenge is cutting through the confusion and noise of the often conflicting advice that is available. How do you know which are the right lifestyle changes to make? As health & lifestyle experts and coaches we help individuals and employees make simple lifestyle changes that have a huge impact on long term health and wellbeing. With backgrounds in traditional medicine and complementary health, we use the Six Elements of optimal health to take a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, that covers nutrition, exercise, rest, recovery, sleep, mental and emotional wellbeing.

How we help: 

* Busy professionals: 1 to 1 health coaching to help you to make the right lifestyle choices for you;

* Employee workplace wellness workshops: providing advice and simple steps for improving energy, focus and productivity.

We are advocates of great nutrition as this is the foundation of good health, and therefore are also proud ambassadors for a global brand leading health and nutrition company, with whom we’ve been a partner of for nine years.

Northern Business Group

The Alternative Board (York)

We help business owners increase the value of their business and take greater control of their lives.

We bring together groups of 6-8 non-competing business owners who meet every month in a safe, confidential environment, share their opportunities and challenges, and help each other with real world solutions and advice.

Bailey Cooper Photography

Bailey Cooper Photography create stylish images that increase your business profit. Photographs of people, places, or products are all handled with flair and creativity to ensure that your business message is conveyed visually. For service based businesses we have an extensive library of conceptual images to draw upon and can illustrate your ‘ideas’ photographically.

Bauer Media

David Cliff Design

Effective and concise branding workshops to help you create memorable designs your audience respond to.

Identify, capture and convert more customers.

Branding isn’t easy. It shouldn’t be - the right designs are recognised, respected and relevant. But maybe you’ve been let down or misunderstood. No time spent getting to know your business. Leaving you with a design that just doesn’t feel right. Without understanding what you do, and why, your marketing won’t work for you or make sense to your customers. 

The Branding Insights Workshops

That's why I developed the Branding Insights Workshop. An interactive discussion with you that studies why your customers buy, why they should buy from you, and how to present that in such a way that they respond. The Branding Insights Workshop pinpoints what makes you different. It helps you – and me - understand your business more clearly, so your designs are right for your target audience. There’s no need to spend hours trying to write what you do down on paper. We’ll get to that stage together, in the workshop, with clear outcomes that direct your designs. 

Edge45

It’s all about the angle…

45 degrees – The angle of trajectory at which something will travel the furthest possible distance. That’s what we aim to do with your online business, take it further by leveraging the latest digital marketing strategies so it works harder for you.

45 degrees – The angle of the revenue growth curves we like to return for clients with our approach to online marketing

45 degrees gives us the edge on our competitors and gives you the edge on your competitors too.

Edge45 is a digital marketing agency aiming to rewrite the agency rule book. We offer everything you’d expect – SEO, PPC, Email, Conversion Rate Optimisation, Online Branding, Merchandising and Affiliate Marketing etc. – but in a completely new and refreshing way.

We differ by putting service ahead of profit, Edge45’s core focus is helping businesses (especially start-ups and SMEs) achieve tangible results on limited budgets in the fastest time possible. We don’t sell a service because it’s good for us; we provide a service because it’s good for the client. We believe in paying things forward, building trust and creating relationships that last.

Our broad knowledge of the digital marketing space allows us to give companies an honest appraisal of their online presence. We know what a business needs to make the leap to the next level, and we’re happy to provide them with the expertise that will help them grow. Plus, we provide all of this without the risk of lengthy, binding contracts that are so familiar elsewhere in the industry. If you were a small business owner on a tight budget, would you go anywhere else?

Flickering Light Studio

Flickering Light Studio helps small local businesses tell big stories and build their brand with great design, photography and video. Services include all aspects of digital and print design - labels, posters, business cards, logos, digital banners, email design - as well as video and photography for marketing or web content.

Services include:

Digital Design

We live in the digital age, and your company needs to stand out from the crowd online. Social imagery, advertising banners, email layouts. pretty much everything that you present to the world on a screen needs to tell your story with same passion as you have for.

Print Design

Pretty much everything needs to be designed. Logos, business cards, leaflets, menus, stand up banners, posters, newsletters, and much more. Who can do all that? Me, actually… you’re welcome!

Website Design

Your website is your shop window. You need to make sure it looks good when someone virtually walks by. I can build you a swish new Wordpress site, that you can maintain yourself (if you like, or I can, your choice).

Photography

Photography makes or breaks your promo materials. To stand out you need professional headshots and photos that make your business look as slick an operation as you know it is.

Video

Video killed the radio star and now it’s coming for you. The ultimate eye-catching promotion, Mark Zuckerburg says it’s the future and I agree.

Brand Strategy

You live and die by your brand. Your logo, colour choices, brand voice, print literature, social imagery, business cards, all need to sing the same song. That is where I can help.

InkBlot Films

INKBLOT IS WHERE OFF-KILTER CREATIVITY MEETS CURIOSITY FIT FOR THE QUIRKY WORLD WE LIVE IN.  

Jenny Wing Copywriting

Build your brand. Grow your bottom line. Make a bigger difference.

Whether you’re working with a freelance copywriter for the first time or outsource your copywriting regularly, it’s good to know what to expect. So here’s an overview of the process that helps me get to grips with the project and gives you peace of mind that you’re working with a professional freelance copywriter.

While it’s good to have a plan, life happens, and things change. So flexibility is a given. Sometimes we need to talk several times during a project, other times it works for everyone to just get on with it. There’ll be times when a written brief isn’t necessary and we talk it through. And occasionally there’s no time for a timeplan because your project is ridiculously urgent!

Am I the right freelance copywriter for you?

Let's talk!

Just Write

Founded and run by Steve Howson, Just Write offers professional copywriting and editing services for a wide range of businesses, working either directly with the client or via marketing and PR agencies. Steve has more than 15 years’ experience as a copywriter.

We write clear and engaging content and concepts for every type of communication, from brochures, websites and magazines to advertising collateral, speeches and video scripts.

Whether you need inventive, imaginative prose to inspire and enthuse, or concise, plain-speaking copy to inform and educate – we take the time to understand your business and develop a style that speaks directly to your target audience.

Clients in York include Portakabin, Shepherd Group Engineering, Costcutter, FERA, Benenden Healthcare, Intandem Communications, United by Design and Visit York.

Rebel North Creative Ltd

Sargable Group Ltd

We have delivered many data related projects over the past years, from simple server builds, logical data modelling and physical design to complex data migrations and integrations. We have seen and dealt with many obstacles but the most common were, getting and consolidating data in a compliant manner and finding the common denominator to make sense out of it.

After many years of employment and contracting in different industries, in 2016 we started a company that was helping businesses manage their Microsoft Data Platform solutions. In 2020, to respond to the changing market needs and to really help our clients make use of their data, we decided to create the Sargable service. It reflects what we do and how we feel about it.

Sargable is a condition in relational databases where the query can take advantage of the index to speed up execution. The term is a derivation of Search Arguments. Saying the query is non-Sargable means it’s inefficient, using too much resources and taking too long. We want to change this and make your business use data more effectively. 

Being a small and cost-effective company allows us to give our customers the attention and focus they require and offer most competitive rates on the market. 

Sargable is the trading name of Sargable Group Ltd.

See Green

See Green is a web design and development company with bags of experience across business and the public sector. 

We combine great designs with the functionality that your website requires - whatever size the project.

We do much more than just build a website, though. We work closely with our clients in project planning, coming up with innovative and creative ideas for what a site can actually do.

At See Green we've developed our own bespoke content management system (CMS) meaning that your website is tailored to you and what you need from the site.

We'll make sure that your website design is sleek and simple, even if it's bursting at the seams with information.

We'll reinforce and build your brand on the web, whether the site is purely for giving information, or a key online tool for your business. We also offer a public relations and copywriting service, should you need it.

We've worked with businesses large and small, as well as with the public sector, and we enjoy the variety of experiences that this has offered.

We will always ensure that websites are accessible and compliant with relevant web standards, as well as being easy to navigate.

We care about what we do, and that makes us all the better at doing it.

Why not pop by if you're in York, or alternatively give us a call to see how we can help you.

Time Communications

Time Communications was formed in 2001 and provides cloud telecommunications for businesses of all sizes.

Regardless of whether an organisation has a small number of telephones in one office, or tens of phones split over various offices and home workers too, a cloud based telephone system offers the ability for users to all work on one system when speaking to their own clients and suppliers.

Telephone handsets, PC desktop apps and mobile apps are all available to seamlessly work on a cloud located phone system offering free telephone calls over a safe and secure platform. Ideal for businesses large and small.

Topflight Agency

Topflight is a York-based SEO agency founded by a group of digital marketing specialists who shared a common dream: create a performance-focused digital marketing agency that could provide customers with unbeatable search engine services at a cost-effective price.

We specialise in creating impressive websites and tailored digital services for every business we work with, ensuring that our customers receive a high quality service, and for every business requirement.

United By Design

We connect brands and their audiences through careful strategy, thoughtful design and effective collaboration.

Contact us at: hello@unitedbydesign.co

YO1 Radio

YO1 Radio is York’s local radio station covering the city and surrounding area on 102.8FM with a mix of local news, local information and the best music from the 80s to the present day.

The station also broadcasts across the whole of North Yorkshire on DAB Digital Radio – from studios at Clifton Moor and on Goodramgate in the heart of York City Centre. For more information visit www.yo1radio.co.uk or find us on Facebook and Twitter @thisisyo1

Fulprint

Ink Dot Design & Print

With our international ISO Standards Award, we are proud to be the chosen supplier to many Government and Public Sector organisations. We work closely with many Educational institutions, Health professionals and other bodies which require the very best practice, which we deliver time and time again. We know all about time and budget constraints, branding guidelines and also have a stringent policy regarding confidentiality so you can be sure that all your sensitive data is securely handled.

We would be thrilled to be given the opportunity to tender for your work or to partner you in your proposals. We have the procedures in place to act swiftly and effectively to, initially, supply you with a written tender document and follow it up with the delivery of your requirements on time, every time. We'd love to hear from you if you feel we can assist with your needs. Simply get in touch today and we will be happy to come out to see you with no obligation. 

Intandem Communications

Intandem Communications is a PR, marketing and communications agency working with clients from across Yorkshire and the UK.

A dynamic, results orientated, and highly experienced team, we deliver innovative, joined-up PR, digital marketing and social media campaigns that generate results.

If you want to:

• Raise awareness for your business to potential new customers
• Create engaging website and social media content that generates enquiries
• Get your stories in the media
• Make the most of social media and digital channels
• Join up all your marketing and communications so that it is more effective
• Reduce the time and effort you are putting in and hand over to a team you can trust to get on with it…

Then we can help!

Let us take the wheel of your communications puzzle and drive you towards a PR and/or marketing strategy that works.

We will:

• Unpuzzle your marketing and communications
• Create a joined-up strategic plan to achieve your business goals
• Work in-tandem with you to manage and deliver PR, social media and website content that communicates your business goals, providing a solid return on investment

We also offer 1-2-1 marketing coaching for clients looking for additional support whilst delivering their marketing activities in-house.

If you’d like a free introductory chat about how to maximise your business communications, then please get in touch.

info@intandemcommunications.co.uk

01904 637677

5 High Petergate,
York,
YO1 7EN

The Partners Group

If you're looking for strategic, creative and straight talking traditional and digital PR, content creation and marketing communications support from an experienced team that delivers results, we're the people to talk to.

We're a friendly and professional public relations and marketing communications agency, based in York for almost 30 years.

We see - day in, day out - the benefits that well thought out communication delivers, and we love helping our clients enjoy those benefits.

Our core expertise is in business to business public relations and marketing communications, and our experience spans local, regional and national campaigns for clients in the professional services, building, property and construction, food processing, manufacturing, leisure and tourism sectors – among others. We also work internationally through the International Public Relations Team network, giving clients access to communications support worldwide.

The Soapy Group

The Soapy Group is a marketing agency specialising in the delivery of clear campaigns and strategies to businesses and organisations across Yorkshire and the UK. As a talented team of media and marketing professionals, we strive to help SMEs make the most of their brand’s potential. We want great businesses to thrive.

Our mantra to Raise The Bar is all about pushing ideas that little bit further and going above and beyond the call of duty to help businesses grow. From help with strategic marketing planning and implementation or a full brand overhaul, we manage projects with these values in mind: Professionalism, creativity and fresh ideas.

CSP Architects

Founded in 1966 by David Crease as York University's Design Unit, the present independent firm of Chartered Architects was established in 1982 and practices from its own premises in the heart of Yorkshire.

Our aim is to develop responsive, sustainable and delightful environments that stand the test of time and have a positive impact on those who use or experience them.

We aspire to exceed the expectations of our clients and those who encounter our work.

Our experience is not confined to a specific project type. This portfolio provides a snapshot of the range of our work and illustrates the spread of our design expertise.

Particular skills include adding value, maximising development potential and creating successful new environments in challenging historic, sensitive or otherwise tightly constrained circumstances.

This is achieved with talented, creative people, advanced tools (BIM expertise since 2003) and great clients.

Mass Architecture

Matt Haddon Gardens Limited

Garden design from concept to completion

Matt Haddon Gardens is a professional garden design company based in Yorkshire and transforming gardens across the UK. We combine our expert horticultural knowledge with creative design to give you a garden you can enjoy and be proud of.

We inspire homeowners to reconnect with their outside space, creating the perfect garden; somewhere to relax, somewhere to entertain (as an outdoor extension of indoor living), or simply a contemplative space within the landscape.

Nfinnerty Electrical

At Nfinnerty Electrical, we believe that putting in a lot of hard work ensures the best and fastest service. We are here to provide you the most suitable and highest solutions for your needs with a professional estimation.

Only the highest standard of work is carried out by our qualified electricians, so you can be sure from the quote process to job completion, your electrical needs are our priority.

​Safe work is a key aspect of all our work at NFinnerty Electrical. A RAMS report will always be the initial step, before any installation work is executed, to ensure the safety of our electricians as well as our customers and their properties.

​We take pride in providing affordable work for all. OAP's will receive a 20% discount on any labour costs, with  a hope of making our services a more attainable for those who need it.

​If you want a contractor who prioritizes safe work, customer satisfaction and affordable prices; then NFinnerty Electrical is perfect for you.

O'Neill Associates

We’re a team of experienced town planners providing specialist advice on a wide range of planning and development issues. We adopt a comprehensive and creative approach to any project, contributing to the formulation of proposals, identifying the key issues and developing a planning strategy based on the ambitions of our client. We can help with any planning issues you have £“ from making sure your land is put forward to be considered for allocation in planning documents, to preparing and submitting your planning application and managing it through the local authority process.

At O’Neill’s, we provide high quality advice on an extensive range of planning and development issues. For example, we can:

- Put together an experienced professional team for your project
- Assess the development potential of your land or buildings
- Prepare and submit comprehensive applications for your proposals
- Provide you with advice on Development Plan issues
- Prepare and submit appeals that enhance your chances of success
- Submit representations on your behalf
- Advise and negotiate on Section 106 agreements
- Undertake sign off of planning conditions

Have a look at our work on our web site (below) or view our specialisms on the Royal Town Planning Institute’s Consultants web site (www.rtpiconsultants.co.uk/)

If you would benefit from any of these services, or if you are not sure how you should progress your proposals or resolve the issues you are facing, please call us.

The Helmsley Group

Your investment portfolio is an important choice and we can help you to make property part of that mix. Our aim is always to develop your wealth with you and to maximize your returns. Our expert team focuses on buying quality property in prime locations with long leases and tenant covenant strength. Over the last 36 years this has created a thriving business at Helmsley Group and we’d love you to join us on the next step of our journey together.

We offer expertise in syndicated property investment, development finance and development:

Commercial Property Syndicates - Attractive returns and well secured income are some of the benefits of shared commercial property investment.

Development Finance - If you’re a builder or developer looking for finance, we have over 36 years of dealing with the issues you face.

Development - We source and deliver innovative developments enabling clients to maximise returns and minimise risks.

Harrowells Limited

We serve both business and private clients across North and East Yorkshire and offer clients the best of both worlds: 'big firm' expertise at competitive York-based prices. Our dedicated business law centre at Clifton Moor includes specialist legal departments covering all the key areas of advice including corporate transactions, commercial advice, commercial property, employment law, commercial litigation and dispute resolution. We can also provide legal specialist advice on private matters including inheritance tax planning, property ownership and private litigation.

We are long time supporters of the economic and cultural life of York and, in particular, of the work of York Professionals and Make-York.

Hethertons Solicitors

For more than 70 years, Hethertons Solicitors has been advising individuals and businesses in York and the surrounding areas.

Our experienced team of lawyers handle employment law, conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, dispute resolution and property (both commercial and residential).

Our Business Support Unit provides proactive legal advice to local companies and Hethertons Employment Law Package (HELP!) offers a fixed price service for business clients.

Langleys

Langleys Solicitors is among the 150 largest law firms in the UK with offices in York and Lincoln and a growing national presence.

We offer the full range of legal services across our three divisions: commercial, private law and insurance.

We are a well-established and forward-thinking legal business. Our strong reputation for high quality service draws on experience blended with innovation.

Langleys is committed to building lasting relationships with clients and we are ambitious to succeed on your behalf.

With a robust management structure and investment in the latest IT systems, Langleys is well positioned to build on our excellent track record and maintain our competitive edge.

Langleys is represented on the City Team York Executive and is a key supporter of the York BID.

The firm is recognised by Lexcel and Investors in People. We have also achieved the information security certification ISO 27001:2013.

Murgitroyd & Co

Just like the many inventors and forward-thinkers he has represented over the years, Ian Murgitroyd left the corporate world to open his own practice in 1975, armed with a sincere conviction that “there must be a better way.”

His vision was simple: to create a global IP firm that treated its clients as partners; that delivered the IP services that they wanted when they wanted them; that delivered exceptional service above and beyond what was required or even expected; and that had no equal when it came to technical and legal expertise on all IP matters throughout Europe and beyond.

More than 135,000 IP families later:

From one Glasgow office, Murgitroyd & Company now has 13 offices throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Finland and Italy providing local and European representation as well as direct representation rights in The Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Monaco, Switzerland, Sweden, and Denmark along with client liaison offices in the United States.

Murgitroyd & Company now ranks among the largest groups of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys in Europe with over 75 Patent and Trade Mark Professionals and more than 230 staff. How did Murgitroyd & Company achieve such stature? It’s simple: an overwhelming commitment to serving the needs of clients, staff, investors and the communities in which we work and live.

1. Charges will be fair and reasonable
2. Cost estimates will be provided with immediate notification of significant variances
3. Overall responsibility for each client will be assigned to a suitably qualified professional
4. Specialists and assistants will be assigned based on their experience with a client’s particular technology or service requirements
5. All clients will be treated with the same high degree of professionalism
6. All actions taken on behalf of clients will be agreed upon in advance
7. Phone calls will be returned within 24 hours and general/specific technical information requests acknowledged promptly and responded to where possible within 2 days
8. All reports will be concise and in language that is easy to understand
9. Every opportunity to make a long-term impact on a client’s success will be acted upon
10. All work will adhere to the quality management framework of the ISO 9001:2008 standard

Paradigm Family Law LLP

Welcome to Paradigm Family Law, a niche practice specialising in family law advice run by matrimonial experts James and Frank. We have over 30 years experience in our field, and provide specialist legal advice for family matters including international family disputes.

At Paradigm Family Law we put the client at the heart of what we do.

We are the first family law practice to offer transparent clear fixed fee solutions at the outset of the case covering first meeting to conclusion including representation in financial proceedings. No alarms, no surprises. Just certainty of fees from the outset, removing the traditional hourly-rate fee structures of old and surprise cost reviews.

Our legal advice and assistance provides solutions. The fees for your case are fixed from day one, enabling you to budget with certainty and security and without the stress of unknown increased costs in the future as your case progresses.

The first consultation is free.

Our case management systems allow easy and regular updates on your case without extra fees.

R D Y Jennings & Co

We are a commercial law firm. We specialise in contracts and contractual deals in business. The principal is Dick Jennings.

As a solicitors' firm R.D.Y. Jennings & Co. is regulated by The Solicitors Regulation Authority to tough professional standards. See http://www.sra.org.uk/code-of-conduct.page for the regulatory code under which we operate and carries full indemnity insurance cover. We carry full indemnity insurance cover with Zurich Insurance Plc.

The firm started in autumn 2004 and boasts clients ranging from individuals in business (e.g. an interim manager, an "angel" private investor) through established owner-managed firms to major public bodies. Clients are mainly Yorkshire-based, but extend along the M62 corridor and include a significant contingent from London (only two hours away by train). They include major business figures who have stayed with our principal for fifteen years or more, through three law firms. We keep our clients confidential, so no names. But we thank them warmly.

The firm's main office is on the main road into Malton, just off the A64 and a short walk from the TransPennine train service. Jennings & Co. also has strong links with Leeds and is a member of the Leeds Law Society.

We believe in delivering value for money. We offer full transparency in our fee calculations, and estimates or binding quotes for our fees wherever possible. Contact us for full information.

SJP Law

SJP Law have been serving the legal needs of businesses from across the Hull and Yorkshire region for over 160 years.

Initially working to support the region's established farming community and landed estates in the Holderness area, the business developed further into commercial and compensation law which has seen the firm act for some of the regions best known businesses and forge lifelong partnerships.

The business has expanded far beyond its agricultural roots and today, is highly regarded across Yorkshire for its work in injury, accident and clinical negligence.

SJP Law is a trusted adviser to clients and professional advisers, with offices in Hull city centre and York. Committed to quality in everything we do, the law firm holds current ISO 9001 accreditation, and is a member of LawNet, a nationwide group of quality-assured firms and its international Eurojuris network.

Torque Law

Highly respected and approachable employment law solicitors, we have over 30 years’ combined experience, working with local, regional and national employers and senior executives.

Where there are options you’ll know about them and, as well as supporting you to understand the potential fallout of different actions, we will tell you what we would do in your position.

Adamo Business Consultants

Right now, finding leads for new business is a daunting prospect. Contact us to participate in either a “Personal impact programme” or a “5 week Sales Bootcamp” to trade ideas, discuss strategies on how you can carry on selling, even when people are anxious, or hard to find.

When we get back to business in a more normal way, often the people you rely on to create the momentum get bogged down.  They have to react to current enquiries or day to day administration. Orders coming in today take priority over prospects that may or may not come in in the future.  You need both.  A strong pipeline is the goldmine of every company.

Outsourcing part of your lead generation to Adamo Business Consultants ensures a consistent focus is kept on your sales pipeline.   You get the benefit of a person with only one focus: Make connections with prospects, nothing else.  The objective is to nurture and create quality leads without any of the ongoing training and costs.

Lead management is a long-term commitment to new business growth and is an on-going job. The needs of a company change from week to week.  Unless you happen to be speaking to them in the week they decide they need you, you may not be able to convert any new business at all.

Arden Matheson Training Solutions

We are Learning and Development Specialists supporting small to large businesses grow, retain, inspire and build their individuals and teams through training and development solutions.

Our training and development solutions are bespoke to every Client and we work with each Client to create the best structure, content and approach for them. We support businesses in developing their people to be the best that they can be.

Blonde Brown Recruitment

Independent Specialist Recruiters // Charlotte and Kate are passionate about people and are independent, expert recruiters who want to make a difference.

Our Clients – We want to immerse ourselves in your company culture so we can understand your community, shared purposes, values and mindset enabling us to find the right people for you. We guarantee you that we will find you exceptional people to join your teams. You are all unique and we will make sure you have the right bespoke recruitment process for your company that will secure the very best talent for your business.

Our Candidates – We want to know your motivation whilst searching for your next role. Understanding what is most important to you and helping you to secure the next step in your career. You are specialists in what you do, so you should expect to receive time and expertise from us. We can assure you we will take the time to understand you, and what you are looking for in your next role.

Careerjuice Recruitment

CareerJuice is positioned to help and support businesses across multiple sectors including, but not limited to, Customer Services, Marketing and HR. However, specialising in Insurance and Financial Services, our recruitment specialists have an unmatched understanding of the job market for these sectors, combining their experience and local market knowledge to bring you the best candidates available for your business.

CareerJuice doesn't just help with recruiting the teams that you need. We can also help you develop recruitment strategies and to develop the talent within your business more effectively. We can show you how to retain the expertise that you have and, when you need to grow or improve efficiency, we can show you how to use people search strategies to achieve both. We don't believe that more staff results in more success. Instead, we believe in getting the right talent, improving on that talent and retaining that talent.

Castle Employment

Castle delivers a market leading service, building long term partnerships with its clients and candidates. Castle Employment has been established for nearly 50 years: their success is built on an honest, straightforward approach, tailored to deliver exactly what you need. 

Cirrus HR Solutions Ltd

Cirrus HR provides best practice, cost effective, people solutions for clients in a range of sectors across Yorkshire. At the heart of our approach is customer service, attention to detail and value for money.

A happy, engaged workforce who understand their roles and the purpose of their organisation will give you the edge. At Cirrus HR we know how to help you achieve this.

We specialise in the following key areas:

Getting the foundations right - fit for purpose contracts, job descriptions and handbooks.

Advising on HR needs - are people issues taking up a lot of your time? We can help you work out what help you need, temporary or permanent, full time or part time. Cirrus has a wealth of experience in establishing and leading HR teams.

People plans, strategy days and communications - ambitious plans for the future of your business? Make sure your people know where you are headed and that you know what you need from your people.

Our perfect customers are the busy owners and leaders of organisations who instinctively know the importance of getting things right for their people and need some help to make this a reality.

Employment Relations Services Ltd

Make the correct business decisions when implementing employment law and HR – with dedicated support from Employment Relations Services Ltd. 

Since 2001, ERS has supported small and medium sized businesses across the UK, providing employment law and HR services, protecting businesses and keeping them compliant with legislation. 

HR Solutions Yorkshire Limited

KD Recruitment

When it comes to looking for a job in North and East Yorkshire, KD Recruitment should be your number one choice. We don’t just set out to provide an unmatched service for both candidates and employers; it is our aim to raise the bar for recruitment agencies in the region, continually challenging ourselves to qualify our reputation as a pioneering and pace-setting firm.

At KD Recruitment, we don’t take sides. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate looking for a job and company looking to recruit, receives an outstanding professional service, and we see them both as equally important. We also uphold the strongest recruitment ethics, such as the determination to be equal opportunity employers.

Lynn Marshall Mental Health Consultancy

Addressing mental health is one of the biggest challenges faced by organisations today. Implementing change frequently results in raising anxiety and stress and with Covid -19 restrictions in place, maybe this has been an issue for you? 

McMillan and Associates Ltd

One to One Recruitment

We are independent and brilliant at what we do! We love helping our clients hire the best talent for their businesses as well as finding job seekers inspiring places to work.

Our vision is to be the go-to recruitment agency in Yorkshire for successful SME’s who are looking for a more personal and in-depth approach to their recruitment. We can expertly and successfully fill all office based vacancies including digital, graduate and management roles; this runs hand in hand with our ability to assist exceptional candidates who are looking for their next career move.

Pro-Development (UK) Limited

Sandler Training

Whether your focus is on hunting for new clients, retaining or expanding existing clients or developing high performance sales teams, managers and leaders, Sandler may be able to support you in delivering predictable outcomes.

Experienced, full-time trainers

Many training organisations use subcontracted facilitators to deliver their training. Instead, we find world-class salespeople and managers with real-world experience and turn them into trainers with major credibility in the classroom.

Ability to customize programmes

We can customise our programmes to address your company’s unique goals and challenges.

Global footprint with multilingual and multicultural capabilities

With over 250 training centres in major U.K cities and more than 27 countries plus materials translated into 20 languages, we’re uniquely positioned to support our clients on a global scale.

Unique way of delivering training

Long after the excitement of our first training seminar takes place, we’ll continue to reinforce what your people learn with ongoing training workshops, individual coaching sessions and interactive online tools. In fact, we’re the only organisation that offers that kind of ongoing reinforcement.

Approach that values long-term success over short-term fixes

Our unique approach emphasizes ongoing repetition – what we call “reinforcement training.” It helps accelerate your learning path and then multiplies your successes over time, as our philosophies become part of your company’s DNA.

Simplicity

The Sandler approach is simple and easy to apply in your team’s day-to-day activities. That’s in stark contrast to many over-engineered approaches with processes people won’t use and philosophies that managers can’t reinforce.

Proven sales, corporate and management programmes

Our highly innovative programmes have been developed by Sandler professionals, tested and proven effective for over 40 years.

Sweet HR and Recruitment

Sweet delivers HR and recruitment services with a difference. With a business focused approach, we work to align human resources to your wider business goals. 

We work with global brands, SME’s and public sector organisations. Working as an extension of your people team, our aim is to support the vision and goals of your business.

Whether you are an SME that requires HR support or an employer looking to expand your people function, we can help your business to grow and flourish.

Get in touch and find out how we can help your business today.

WorkwithYorkshire

WorkwithYorkshire are a local recruitment agency based in the heart of York city centre.  We have two offices at either ends of the Shambles and our WorkwithYorkshire recruitment team are based at 22 Pavement.

We recruit staff for temporary, permanent and seasonal jobs on an ad hoc, part and full time basis. We work with clients across many different industries and sectors, filling a wide range of vacancies from admin, customer service, ICT, technical and finance to social work, events, manual work and other work.  For more information, check out the range of roles we recruit for and take a look at jobs we have successfully filled.

Check out our current vacancies or register with WorkwithYork to apply for any of our jobs.  Why not have a look at the wonderful feedback we get from our candidates and clients?

Ardent IFA Ltd

Financial planning tailored for you.

At Ardent, we are passionate about helping you make the most of your finances. Which is why we take the time to get to know you, your lifestyle and aspirations, before offering personalised financial planning and advice, tailored for you.

Your journey begins here.

Aviva UK Insurance

Aviva provides around 34 million customers worldwide with insurance, savings and investment products and are the UK's largest insurer and one of Europe's leading providers of life and general insurance.

Aviva combine strong life insurance, general insurance and asset management businesses under one powerful brand and are committed to serving their customers well in order to build a stronger, sustainable business, which makes a positive contribution to society, and for which the team are proud to work.

Begbies Traynor

Clive Owen LLP is an independent and commercially driven regional accountancy firm providing value added services to corporate/commercial, public sector and private clients.

The firm has developed a position over the past thirty years as one of the largest and most trusted professional firms in the North East. This has been achieved through a relentless focus on the needs and aspirations of our clients – hard working people in regional businesses of all shapes and sizes.

Our services include:

Audit and Accountancy
Tax
Business Planning
Managed Services
Corporate Finance
Grants
Wealth Management

We are a member of Kreston International Limited which is a worldwide network of independent accountancy and advisory firms.

Founded in 1971, Kreston offers reliable and convenient access to high quality services through member firms located around the globe. Currently ranking as the 13th largest accounting association in the world, Kreston now covers 125 countries providing a resource of over 25,000 dedicated professionals.

Our global network can be of huge value to our clients who can benefit from enhanced research coverage, local market knowledge and cross-border professional expertise.

Our regional presence and focus has led to our objectives and activities becoming closely aligned with the local economy and community. This is reflected in our close links with some of the area’s most valued and important institutions.

This strong sense of identity has led to a culture within our team of a duty of service to our clients, corporate and social responsibility and playing a full and responsible role within the regional business community.

Our people are not only trained and tested to the highest possible standards, but they are also people who understand the importance and relevance of every client and organisation that they advise.

We believe that the culture of participation in and contribution to the market that we serve complements many aspects to ambitious businesses based in our region.

Clive Owen LLP

Clive Owen LLP is an independent and commercially driven regional accountancy firm providing value added services to corporate/commercial, public sector and private clients.

The firm has developed a position over the past thirty years as one of the largest and most trusted professional firms in the North East. This has been achieved through a relentless focus on the needs and aspirations of our clients – hard working people in regional businesses of all shapes and sizes.

Our services include:

Audit and Accountancy
Tax
Business Planning
Managed Services
Corporate Finance
Grants
Wealth Management

We are a member of Kreston International Limited which is a worldwide network of independent accountancy and advisory firms.

Founded in 1971, Kreston offers reliable and convenient access to high quality services through member firms located around the globe. Currently ranking as the 13th largest accounting association in the world, Kreston now covers 125 countries providing a resource of over 25,000 dedicated professionals.

Our global network can be of huge value to our clients who can benefit from enhanced research coverage, local market knowledge and cross-border professional expertise.

Our regional presence and focus has led to our objectives and activities becoming closely aligned with the local economy and community. This is reflected in our close links with some of the area’s most valued and important institutions.

This strong sense of identity has led to a culture within our team of a duty of service to our clients, corporate and social responsibility and playing a full and responsible role within the regional business community.

Our people are not only trained and tested to the highest possible standards, but they are also people who understand the importance and relevance of every client and organisation that they advise.

We believe that the culture of participation in and contribution to the market that we serve complements many aspects to ambitious businesses based in our region.

Ebor Mortgages

Ebor Mortgages are a whole of market, independent mortgage and protection brokers.

With a combined experience of over 40 years, our Mortgage Advisors sole aim is to find you the best terms with the least amount of stress, whilst ensuring you get the right advice for your individual circumstances. Whether you are a first time buyers or an experienced portfolio landlord, Ebor Mortgages can help with the simplest to the most complex of mortgage cases.

We'll take the time to understand your requirements and provide you with clear, jargon-free advice to ensure you get the right mortgage for you.

Garbutt + Elliot

Hale Portfolio Limited

Hale Portfolio was established in 2017 by Caroline Hale, an experienced and commercially focused Finance Director with the aim of Simplifying Finance for business owners.

Having started her accountancy career at one of the ‘Big 4’ firms, Caroline has worked in all sizes of businesses from Start-Ups to International PLCs and has nearly a decade of experience as a Finance Director of an SME. Her broad industry experience includes: Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Energy & Construction, Leisure & Tourism and Estates & Facilities.

Caroline is adept at tailoring her skills and experience within large corporates to benefit smaller businesses. She has a passion to help business owners achieve their potential and would love to hear from you to see how Hale Portfolio can help your business to thrive.

Hiscox

We provide comprehensive services to a broad range of UK and International companies who are considering floating on any of the UK stock markets

Our focus is on providing our clients, regardless of size or business sector, with jargon free expert advice, support and guidance on all aspects of flotation.

If your company is considering flotation at some stage in the future, but you are unclear as to your options, we have the expertise to ensure that you make the right decisions for your company about flotation.

Holland Bendelow

York based Independent Financial Advisers, experts at simplifying financial products and providing peace of mind through financial planning.

We are able to advise and help with your retirement planning and savings, especially reviewing existing plans.

We can also help protect your family and/or business, ensuring your standard of living remains intact, whatever challenges you may face.

Our independent status helps us to navigate the vast financial market place in order to make life easier for you.

Specialties:

Retirement planning, inc. final salary pension, annual allowance and lifetime allowance advice, savings, investments and insurances for individuals and businesses.

Huntington Ross is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Mole Valley Asset Management

We are a community based financial planner, the services we offer are clear, transparent and easy to understand. We help you invest your savings by encouraging you to make conscious decisions about your money. We offer financial advice on pensions, tax and savings. With our northern base in York, we offer our Yorkshire focused portfolio, the Yorkshire T20 and the opportunity to build bespoke investment portfolios suited to your future needs.

PIB Insurance Brokers

We are a dynamic business created to fill a gap in the market for a specialist, independent, client-centric and service-focused insurance adviser. We provide insurance solutions for organisations of all shapes and sizes, from start-ups, to SME’s through to larger corporate risks and also specialise in charities. Our team of personal insurance experts can also deliver bespoke cover for private individuals.

We provide insurance solutions for organisations of all shapes and sizes, from start-ups, to SME’s through to larger corporate risks. Our team of personal insurance experts can also deliver bespoke cover for private individuals.

Our formation in 2015 reflected the belief that the disappearance of many mid-sized brokers created the opportunity for a new entity, focused on the needs of clients. Using a specialist sector-specific approach, we keep close client relationships at our core.

As part of PIB Group, we are one of the UK's leading independent, diversified, specialist insurance and risk management advisers with an increasing international presence.

We are achieving this through a combination of hiring experienced and talented individuals, organic growth and targeted acquisitions.

Our group operate out of over 45 offices around the UK, trading under various brands but with a common ethos.

Whilst we are largely focused on serving the UK domestic market, we are increasingly able to support our clients with their risk and insurance needs both domestically and internationally.

PIB Group' acquisitions have included businesses in the Channel Isles, Republic of Ireland and Continental Europe.

Sadlers

Rob Sadler is a licensed insolvency practitioner, born and raised in the North West but living in Yorkshire for the majority of his working life.

Having trained in personal insolvency at Grant Thornton and corporate insolvency at Coopers & Lybrand, Rob joined Smith & Williamson in York, where he gained experience in helping individuals and businesses across the North of England and beyond.

Qualifying in 1999, Rob joined Begbies Traynor in 2001 to take insolvency and restructuring appointments in his own name. Over the past 17 years Rob has taken in excess of 1,700 formal appointments and numerous informal assignments, leading the firm’s Leeds and, latterly, York offices.

Rob’s reputation as a technical practitioner with an ability to communicate at all levels is unparalleled and instructions are received from those who owe or are owed money and want to find a solution.

UHY Calvert Smith

Our practice thrives on unsolicited recommendation not expensive promotion and that has been the case for over 40 years. We provide the standard services you would expect - from bookkeeping and payroll, to tax, audit and accounts. We also provide the extras - from helping you complete your first VAT return to tax planning and HMRC investigations, business advice, Research and Development tax credit claims, company secretarial services, due diligence, Charities and Independent Schools, Trusts, Landed Estates, and Probate. Depending on the challenge, you can benefit from the diverse specialist skills of each partner. The choice is yours; all with one abiding principle - a truly ‘hands on’ service.

As a member of the UHY Hacker Young Group, we can call on the additional skills and expertise of 84 partners and 450 professional staff in 16 offices around the UK. And if you have overseas connections or plans, our membership of UHY International puts you in touch with experts in over 200 offices in 70 countries.

Yorwealth Ltd

With over 80 year’s combined industry experience, we found that what people really value is financial advice that is easy to understand, grounded in common sense and offers consistent and first class support, guidance and assistance throughout.

We feel it is not only important for financial advisers to be knowledgeable and experienced but it is also crucial that we are approachable, friendly and happy to provide help whenever it is required. Strong working relationships with clients over many years and the trust that is built over time is the cornerstone of a successful and enduring financial strategy.

We formed YorWealth with these core principles underpinning everything that we do. We are aware of how daunting planning for your future can be and will be there to hold your hand and guide you on every step of the way.

Ainsty Ales Brewery & Tap Room

Ainsty Ales is an Independent Brewery & Taproom based in York, using only the finest ingredients to create award-winning craft beers in can, bottle, cask & keg.  Please visit out eShop at www.ainstyales.co.uk

Founder & general dogs-body Andy Herrington was born, lived and had studied in the immediate Ainsty area and currently lives in Copmanthorpe with his wife and daughter, a typical “Ainsty” village”.

Our beers are currently available in cask, bottle and keg. They are crafted by a dedicated brewing team, in small batches using only the finest ingredients, we believe this is the only way to produce great traditional craft-beer! Whether it’s a fruity “blonde” a refreshing “golden” or a “smooth dark mild” we’re sure you’ll approve!

The ethos of the brewery is and always will be; to provide a great range of craft-ales, to support local businesses, local charities & the local economy. Our brand-new brewery will be churning out our ales this summer!

2014 saw the first annual “Coptoberfest”, a Charity Beer Festival in Copmanthorpe organized jointly by Ainsty Ales & St. Giles Church in Copmanthorpe.  This is a not-for-profit Beer Fest for the community of Copmanthorpe and its surrounding area set in the fantastic St. Giles Church in the centre of the village.  A range of 25-30 mainly Yorkshire ales and ciders are available with the main beneficiaries being St. Leonards Hospice in York and St. Giles Church”. We are now preparing for our third year, 13th – 14th October. Please get in touch if you’d like more information.

Baba Ganoush Catering

Matthew & Ashley Hyde are a husband and wife team with 20 years’ combined experience in the catering and hospitality industry. As two hard working individuals, they started their business in their own kitchen and have grown their offering to ensure they provide the very best catering in Yorkshire. They are passionate about providing exceptional customer service and delicious food at affordable prices.

Baba Ganoush believes in food that tastes great and which is served with enthusiasm and a smile. We love to bring this to unusual and unique locations across Yorkshire. Our food is sustainable and created from the best ingredients from local suppliers and designed to taste delicious. Our service is flexible and bespoke, always friendly and appropriate for all types of occasion.

We take a different approach to events, and have made a name for ourselves through our ability to work closely and integrate with a venue’s team. We are a small, caring business created because we believe we can add something different to the industry and have an impact on event catering. We offer simple, stylish and seasonal food, delivered with confidence. We have a huge level of combined experience in events but are most proud of our mixed catering backgrounds and the style and flair we can bring to an event.

Event organising and catering is founded on relationships and people, and this is where we shine. We offer flexibility and have built a team of people focused on the customer experience. We specialise in creating an experience to match the tone and ambience of your gathering, be it to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, christening, engagement, and wedding or simply entertain and impress your family, friends, or colleagues. We have a fantastic range of menus to choose from to suit any budget including hot and cold buffets, canapés, bowl food, formal dining and drinks options. We can also provide alternative options for people with special dietary requirements. Baba Ganoush Catering prides itself on taking fresh and local ingredients to create something unique and memorable for your event. 

Whatever the occasion and whether hiring one of our preferred venues or entertaining at home, you’ll want your caterers to provide food that really conveys the spirit of the event. We have a fantastic team that will look after you from start to finish. We cater to all events from small intimate parties to larger celebrations up to 250 guests.

• Weddings
• Birthday Parties
• Anniversary Celebrations
• Christenings
• Engagement Parties
• Dinner Parties
• Funeral Catering
• Christmas Parties
• House Warming Parties
• School Balls
• Charity & Fundraising Events
• Family Reunions
• Retirement Parties
• Corporate Buffets
• Buffet Drop Offs

If you would like to know more, please contact Ashley on 07557 366839. Alternatively, please feel free to e-mail info@babaganoushdining.com.

Bettys

The Botanist

A concept like no other, a secret garden for food and drink. Offering a wide selection of curious botanical cocktails, craft beers and ales, Champagne and wine, as well as an extensive menu of marvellous delights!

Join us for live music every night, monthly events such as Botanist musical bingo and make memories like no other.

City Cruises York

City Cruises York is a passenger boat operator, offering a wide range of products and services which include sightseeing cruises, dining cruises, private parties and functions and a fleet of self drive boats.

City of York Council

The York Economic Strategy, covering the period 2011-2015, has been finalised.

This document, published jointly by City of York Council and York Economic Partnership, recognises the difficulties recession has placed upon both households and firms in the city and recognises the need to develop a robust strategy for recovery and development.

We have much to be justly proud of in York, assets that are first class and present many opportunities; our heritage and culture, leading universities, a strong science and innovation focus, highly-skilled workforce and strengths in both old and new industries.

However, the full potential of the city's economy has not yet been realised, and difficult economic times could present challenges to York's economy in the near future. We need to develop a more productive and enterprising economy that makes the most of the assets we have whilst improving upon our weaknesses. With improvements to our economy, we can work to improve our international profile and attract higher levels of inward investment.

Our central economic vision is for the City of York to become a more enterprising and international city economy, renowned for opportunity and specifically to become a top-10 English city economy that delivers for business, people and the environment, and internationally-recognised as an 'innovation capital' - a key centre for science, R&D and knowledge-based business.

Grays Court

Grays Court York is possibly the oldest continuously occupied house in the United Kingdom. Dating back in part to 1080 and commissioned by the first Norman Archbishop of York to provide the official residence for the Treasurers of York Minster, the house has an unrivalled history.

The house was surrendered to the Crown on 26 May 1547 and the last of the mediaeval Treasurers, William Clyff, resigned. The first post-Reformation owner was Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset. He was given the house in 1547 by King Edward VI, the son of King Henry VIII.

In 2005 the Dean & Chapter of York Minster decided to sell Grays Court. The building had become somewhat neglected and had an institutional feel. John & Helen immediately recognised the potential to breathe new life into the house as an exclusive retreat for discerning visitors.

Nestled in the shadow of York Minster and the City Walls, Grays court is now a true one-off - a country house in the heart of the city - just waiting to be discovered. Along with our charming bedrooms, we offer fine food, exquisite gardens and the warmest welcome to everyone.

The Grand Hotel & Spa, York

The Grand is the only 5 Star Hotel in York. 

Hotel Du Vin

York's rich history and fabulous Yorkshire hospitality make it an ideal spot for business, a weekend getaway, romantic break or joyous celebration. Walk the historic walls. Bask in the glory of York Minster, Northern Europe's largest Gothic cathedral. Explore the Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage at the castle and museums. Wander the boutique shops and tearooms of the Shambles' cobbled streets. Enjoy a flutter at the racecourse or picnic on the banks of the River Ouse, before kicking back in the welcoming embrace of wonderful York hotel.

Retreat to a nook or cranny for morning coffee, afternoon tea or your favourite tipple. Enjoy candlelit dining and seasonal dishes in the cool ambience of our trademark bistro. Explore our extensive wine list with expert guidance from our Sommelier. Choose a cigar and escape to the Cigar shack. Book a distinctive function room for a business meeting, family celebration or wedding. And when sleep calls, ascend the sweeping staircase to one of 44 stylish bedrooms for huge custom-made beds, handsprung mattresses, fluffy towels and robes, soft Egyptian cotton bed linen, monsoon shower or roll top bath. For romance, comfort and style, there's nothing better than our stunning hotel.

Leeds, York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ltd

Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is the largest private sector business representative organisation in the region. The Chamber exists to serve the varying needs and requirements of businesses throughout York, North Yorkshire and Leeds.

The organisation has over 3000 members ranging from small start up businesses to some of the largest employers in the region, who collectively employ more than 500,000 employees.

Whether your business is recently established or long standing, rural or urban, the Chamber offers a range of benefits to members including events, training, lobbying and representation, commercial services and business support.

Make It York

The city’s very first Destination Management Organisation (DMO) – Make It York – brings together the work previously delivered by Visit York, Science City York and the City of York Council’s inward investment, events and festivals teams into one new strategic and dynamic company.

Destinations are places where people want to live, study, invest in or re-locate to and visit. Destinations are multifaceted places containing a number of stakeholders with their own specific needs. Experience shows that without collaboration, coordination and a continued focus, places do not evolve with a common purpose. To create a successful and sustainable economy, all the components that make a successful destination need to be managed in an integrated and strategic way, with a clear focus on the needs of residents, businesses and visitors. This is pivotal to the strategic framework for Make It York.

Make It York is a dynamic public/private partnership which brings together many different threads of activity, from inward investment to tourism, city centre management to cultural development.

Manahatta York

A genuine and stylish bar and kitchen, serving food and drink until late. The perfect venue for private parties, corporate events and a get together with friends. Delicious food, vibrant cocktails and a fantastic atmosphere!

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa

Middlethorpe Hall is a William and Mary country house, built in 1699 of mellow red brick with limestone dressings, for Thomas Barlow, a master cutler from Sheffield. It was bought in the 1980s and reopened as a luxury hotel, Restaurant and Spa in 1984, rescued from decay, caringly and lovingly restored by Historic House Hotels. In September 2008, Middlethorpe Hall and the other two Historic House Hotels became the inalienable property of the National Trust by donation, with all profits benefiting the houses and the charity.

The restoration, conservation and conversion into a country house hotel has been carried out to exacting and historically accurate standards. It has been elegantly decorated in the manner of the 18th Century and furnished with antiques and fine paintings, so that its look and ambiance is that of a well-kept, well-furnished private manor house rather than a 29 bedroom Hotel (ten rooms and suites in the house, and nineteen in the adjacent 18th Century courtyard).

The 20 acres of manicured gardens and parkland which surround Middlethorpe Hall are also the result of a transformation - from a rose bed and nettles to a parterre that now includes a fragrant rose garden, intriguing walled garden and romantic meadow which leads to a lake surrounded by beautiful specimen trees. There is also a ha'ha.

Middlethorpe Hall is renowned for its imaginative cuisine and its panelled dining rooms which overlook the manicured gardens. It also boasts a Health and Fitness Spa built behind the handsome façade of two listed Edwardian cottages. This offers guests a range of facilities from Decléor, ESPA and Jessica treatments with trained therapists to a splendid swimming pool, sauna and gymnasium.

Middlethorpe Hall, like its sister hotels Hartwell House in Aylesbury and Bodysgallen Hall near Llandudno, has achieved a graceful transition from country house to first-class hotel without losing its character. Indeed, Historic House Hotels are now the yardstick by which others must be judged.

Middlethorpe Hall welcomes children over the age of 6.

In the interest of the majority of our guests and the safety of historic Middlethorpe Hall, all rooms and bedrooms have been designated non-smoking.

Middletons Hotel

Exploring York is easy from our city centre location. Our close proximity to York’s main tourist attractions and on-site parking make us perfect to explore the centre of York by foot, without any transport arrangements necessary.

National Railway Museum

From the glory of the Flying Scotsman, to the romance of Brief Encounter and the luxury of the Orient Express, trains have transported, inspired and entertained us.

The award-winning National Railway Museum, the largest of its kind in the world, makes a truly memorable venue for events. The facilities consist of 2 large halls, one housing some of the world's most iconic locomotives, the other a beautiful platform setting with luxurious carriages including a collection of ornate Royal Saloons. Receptions for up to 1000 guests and banquets for up to 800 can be held in the halls, where guests are immersed among these famous exhibits.

The Museum's dedicated Conference Centre won 'Conference Venue of the Year' in both the 2010 and 2013 Visit York Tourism Awards and was recently refurbished to further improve the facilities. A branded entranceway, new furniture, unique catering serveries and striking floor-to-ceiling prints of nostalgic railway imagery have all enhanced the existing offer for business events. There are six suites available accommodating small meetings to larger conferences for up to 140 delegates. Located right next to York train station and less than a mile from the city centre, the National Railway Museum is the perfect platform for any event.

National Trust

Many people don't know that we were founded over 100 years ago, by three passionate Victorians who wanted to preserve outdoor spaces and prevent them from being built on.

We protect historic houses, gardens, mills, coastline, forests, woods, fens, beaches, farmland, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, nature reserves, villages and pubs. Then we open them up for ever, for everyone.

Explore abbey ruins, magnificent houses, glorious gardens and some fantastic stretches of coast and countryside. There's always something to inspire your day out in Yorkshire.

Queen Margaret's School

Queen Margaret's is an independent school with a number of facilities for hire. Set in 75 acres of rural parkland, yet only six miles from the historic City of York, this 17th Century, Grade II listed building can be leased.

Commercial Event Space Hire at Queen Margaret's

There are various venue hire options at Queen Margaret’s school. Set within stunning grounds and surrounded by a mix of historic buildings and modern accommodation, the opportunities are endless when it comes to our venue hire in York.

From residential courses to anniversary dinners, conferences to dance shows and recitals to swim schools, the School offers a wide choice of venue hire from state-of-the-art to stately elegance – each providing inspiration to deliver the perfect event. Events are supported by the School’s award-winning onsite catering, comfortable and flexible accommodation, competitive pricing and a professional, friendly team of people who are committed to ensuring that each and every event is a success.

The Events Team oversee all facility hire at QM, providing 24:7 support for residential groups, with onsite security and an overnight call out service included as part of any booking.

Supersonic Fitness

Supersonic Fitness is an unrivalled place to fit exercise and relaxation into your day.

Come and experience what the latest gym in York has to offer.

The gym has a full range of cardiovascular equipment and free weights, dedicated functional zone and stretching area offering members a spacious area to workout and get fit.

We have two fitness studios, one which focuses on high-intensity classes such as Spin, Boxing, and our bespoke Super60 HIIT class, whilst the other is a more relaxing space for yoga, Pilates and Barre.

Both studios are designed to create the optimum environment for working out and are located alongside our spa-standard changing facilities.

To aid recovery, we offer injury rehab and return-to-fitness support alongside our state-of-the-art recovery zone with infrared and ice recovery.

Whether you want to aid post workout recovery through a healthy meal or relax with a coffee and catch up with friends we have a welcoming café. We serve fresh and organic meals, snacks and drinks, focus on using local produce all prepared by our top chef. The Supersonic Cafe is open to everyone, non-members are welcome.

The Principal York

In the heart of the city with views of the Minster, The Principal York, steps from the train station, is the perfect base from which to discover the historic city of York. Blending the grandeur of late-Victorian architecture with the comforts of modern travel, The Principal York offers its guests the warmest welcome this side of the Pennines.

Award-winning interior architects Goddard Littlefair have refurbished and restored the hotel’s rooms and public spaces to create 155 elegant, comfortable bedrooms and suites in balanced, neutral tones that offer more than just a place to sleep.

Recently voted Hotel of the Year and Conference Venue of the Year for the second year running at The Visit York Tourism Awards.

Web Adventure Park

The Web brings together a variety of activities and attractions all on one convenient site to keep all the family, friends and groups entertained.

The Web Adventure Park is made up of the following attractions:

Creepy Crawlies – this much loved and award winning play park is well established and offers fun and entertainment for babies up to 12 year olds. Now twice the size with new slide and ball cannon area, giant inflatable, sports arena, and four lane Astra-slide. We also have soft clay areas, and large outdoor area with climbing forest, swings, sand-pit and role play areas.

The Animal Zone: Lots of cute animals for you to get to know and have the opportunity to pet. We have chipmunks, goats, rabbits, Guinea pigs, ponies and alpacas. Parties available. All parts of your entry to Creepy Crawlies.

Little Bugs Nursery: Run by experienced and qualified staff, this new nursery has funding for 3 year olds and space for 24 3-5 year olds. Children get to take part in a huge variety of activities as well as the use of Creepy Crawlies. Call 01904696003.

Fresh-Hair and Beauty Salon: For a little "me time" treat yourself to hair, nails or a pamper session. Experienced stylists with a relaxed ambience amidst the activities on the park. Call 01904 691522 for details.

Wired – High Ropes Challenge. This challenging, continuous ropes course comprises of 22 elements/activities of varying difficulty, which are designed to test your nerve and ability. The course is 8 metres at the highest point and you are harnessed and secured by a belay and lanyard system, with qualified and experienced staff on hand should you need them. It is suitable for children 7 and over, right up to active pensioners.

Each of the different attractions do have different opening times and admission prices, so please check the individual pages or give us a call for further information.

York Civic Trust

York Civic Trust is a membership organisation, open to all who wish to protect and enhance York's architectural and cultural heritage, to champion good design and to advance the high place which York holds amongst the cities of the world. The Trust values its independence, but seeks to work collaboratively with the City of York Council and other organisations.

York Civic Trust is interested in good modern design which is sensitive in scale and context to its environment. They have found that these concerns are of wide interest across the generations in York. Buildings need to be good neighbours and to complement and ideally enhance those which are already there. The Trust have a powerful voice and in a city of such historic relevance it is important that there is a body to put forward an informed and independent view.

Yorkshire Heart

Welcome to Yorkshire Heart. An award winning family run Vineyard & Brewery based in Nun Monkton, a picturesque village between Harrogate & York.

Here at Yorkshire Heart our hard working team are focused on producing award winning fine English wines from grape to glass in our Vineyard & Winery as well as a fantastic range of quality easy drinking craft beers from the heart in cask and bottles at our modern micro-brewery, we believe in representing the true taste of Yorkshire!

Our team are so proud of the Vineyard and Brewery as it is fast becoming recognised as one of Yorkshire's finest drink producers and a top visitor attraction.

We welcome visitors to the vineyard for tours and tastings, meetings, parties and weddings as well as camping and caravan stays, our knowledgeable team work extremely hard to ensure that everyone who comes along has a fantastic time and we find our customers thrive from our passion for the beauty that we are so lucky to work within every day.

2017 saw the opening of our visitor centre 'The Wine House' at the vineyard with its café open on tour days & shop open Monday-Saturday 9.00am-5.00pm.

York Marriott

The York Marriott Hotel greets business and leisure travellers with 4-star service. Located on one of the main roads into the city, this hotel offers a country house feel with all the facilities of a modern hotel.

Find a peaceful getaway in one of our 151 hotel rooms and suites, which feature Wi-Fi access, room service, flat-screen TVs, and comfortable bedding. You could even treat yourself to a suite, overlooking the York Racecourse.

Stay healthy and focused with a visit to our 4-star Leisure Club, which features a heated pool, a sauna, a steam room, a spa bath, a gym, and a private tennis court.

Enjoy old-school dishes, made from locally sourced ingredients in the Cast Iron Bar & Grill with unparrelled views of York Racecourse.

Those hosting events here in York can take advantage of our 11 function rooms, including meeting rooms in a dedicated conference centre. Enjoy delicious catering, outdoor dining area and superb planning services.

Weddings absolutely shine in our garden gazebo venue, licensed for civil ceremonies. Beautiful landscaped gardens provide the perfect backdrop to any celebration.

York Theatre Royal

York Theatre Royal was first established in 1734, and is one of the country’s leading producing theatres. The theatre plays host to hundreds of thousands over the course of the year in a wide range of performances, events and activities (and the yearly pantomine). A recent £6 million redevelopment to the theatre saw new features and redecorations, including major improvements to access.

York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Enterprise Partnership

We have received national acclaim for our work supporting the owners of small and micro businesses, which account for 98.5 per cent of our businesses.

Our business support service, How’s Business, has been praised for inventing Popup Business Cafes, and its digital publishing, particularly its well read range of ebooks.

We work closely with local business networks from Chambers of Trade to informal gatherings in the pub, to help provide real benefits to their members and promote peer support.

We provide help for larger and growing businesses, through the How’s Business Growth Hub, by introducing them to services to help them improve, innovate and grow. We also support inward investors and the growth and expansion of local businesses through a variety of means, including providing access to funding.

York College

York College have a Business Development Unit which supports local businesses with a range of training and development services including: Apprenticeships, Short Courses and Funded Training. York College engage with local businesses through a range of activities including: hosting open events, business breakfasts and sector focused events and attending local events / networks to engage with local businesses.

York's Chocolate Story

Uncover a host of surprising secrets and fascinating facts behind York’s greatest chocolate products, from the Chocolate Orange to the globally famous Kit Kat. Once you’ve explored chocolate-making and its history, you can even shop for and indulge in chocolate to your heart’s content. There’s so much for you to enjoy and discover at York’s Chocolate Story in the UK’s home of chocolate!

York Racecourse

York Racecourse is a horse racing venue in York, North Yorkshire, England. It is the third biggest racecourse in Britain in terms of total prize money offered, and second behind Ascot in prize money offered per meeting. It attracts around 350,000 racegoers per year and stages three of the UK's 36 annual Group 1 races – the Juddmonte International Stakes, the Nunthorpe Stakes and the Yorkshire Oaks.

York Sport

Find your perfect fitness and leisure facilities at York Sport Village and York Sport Centre.

York Sport Village boasts a fantastic array of modern facilities, perfect for school sports days, birthday parties, corporate away-days, training and more.

To make a booking call 01904 325751.

For advanced and block bookings please call 01904 325760 or email bookings@york-sport.com

Facilities available:

• Eight lane 25m competition standard swimming pool
• 18 metre learner pool
• Fully floodlit competition size outdoor 3G football pitch
• Three outdoor floodlit 3G five-a-side pitches
• 1km floodlit traffic-free outdoor Cycle Circuit
• 250m Velodrome
• 2 air conditioned dance studios and 1 dedicated spin studio

York St John University

York St John University is a high quality, friendly university with a campus based in the centre of the historic City of York. It is the oldest higher education institution in York and is committed to excellence in the student experience for a diverse community of learners.

There are many things you will love about York St John University including the interesting, contemporary and relevant courses delivered by enthusiastic, expert staff. Recent campus investment of over 75 million GBP will provide you with an excellent student experience and a terrific range of well located accommodation. And all of this in the exciting environment that is York - with its heritage, vibrant cafe/bar culture and nightlife.

York St John University has a track record of working with businesses to help improve their performance, and a commitment to building strong business partnerships and supporting local economic growth.

Whether you are a new business start-up, SME or major employer working in the public or private sector or the voluntary sector, York St John has a wide range of expertise and knowledge available to support your business needs. We can offer a range of services that includes: Research and development expertise to help you innovate and grow, professional training for your workforce and access to recruitment opportunities for talented students and graduates.

We welcome opportunities to work collaboratively with businesses and strategic partners across the city, the wider region, nationally and internationally.

The University of York (Careers & Placements)

The Careers and Placements Team, based on the main Campus in Heslington, work with students and graduates of the University of York to support them to gain experience that will prepare them better for employment and further study.

Our support to students explores the options for work and getting relevant skills and experience in the job market and this includes, volunteering, enterprise, placements and internships

The Placements Team actively work with employers to provide graduate level work experience opportunities for York students in the form of placements (9-12 months) and internships (6-12 weeks)

Further details about the ways we can support employers can be found on our website

Accessible Arts and Media

We want to see an inclusive society, where everyone gets the chance to shine. We’re helping to make that happen in York.

We’re a registered charity based in Chapelfields, York. We've been running arts and creative media learning projects in and around the city since 1982.

The people who take part in our projects include disabled young people and adults, older people living with dementia and memory loss and people with mental ill-health. We support their wellbeing by helping them develop the confidence and skills to connect with their local community and have more of a say in the things that matter to them.

Cash For Kids

Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most across West Yorkshire, The Yorkshire Dales, Harrogate and York.

Our mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in our communities who are affected by illness, poverty, neglect or have additional needs. We believe that all children should be able to express their individuality, achieve their potential and live life to the full. Please help us to help them.

We work with local grass-roots organisations across the region that aim to make a difference to young lives, and directly support families who often have nowhere else to go through our regular grant rounds.

We commit that at least 80p from every £1 we receive goes back into our local communities.

Citizens Advice York

We offer free, confidential and impartial advice on issues including debt, welfare benefits, employment, housing and discrimination.  We help people at drop-in sessions in Central York, by telephone and at neighbourhood outreach sessions.

We are an independent charity affiliated to the national organisation Citizens Advice.  We have 40+ volunteers, supported by a small professional staff team who run the organisation and provide essential training and supervision.

In 2017-18 we helped 4,770 people with some 11,750 problems.   We helped with debt, benefits, housing, employment and many other topics.  We helped to claim £1,183,654 in unclaimed benefits and our work makes a tremendous difference to people’s lives.

Explore York Libraries and Archives Mutual Limited

Explore provides the public library and archives service for the city of York.

We run 14 libraries including York Explore – our flagship library and home of the City Archive –  5 Reading Cafes, a mobile library, and a home library service.  We employ 90 people.  Explore inspires everyone to challenge their imagination, explore their potential and connect with each other, supporting and enriching our communities.

Explore came into being in 2014 as a mutual industrial and provident society with charitable status.  We have worked with the Cabinet Office and the Department for Culture Media and Sport to share our learning and expertise in the mutualisation of services and contributed to a toolkit on alternative delivery models for public libraries.

We are one third owned by staff and two thirds by our community members. As a member you own one share in Explore and can have a say in the development and delivery of the service. Anyone over the age of 16 can become a member.

We are firmly rooted in York with a board of directors who are all local people and understand the city’s needs. The Chief Executive and board oversee our work, monitor performance and set yearly plans and budgets. Our staff, community members, library users and partner organisations also have opportunities to get involved to help us develop and provide better, more responsive services.

We are registered with the Financial Conduct Authority and recognised as having charitable status by HMRC. We are governed by a set of rules which define what we do.

We have a contract with City of York Council. The initial contract period ran from May 2014 to 31 March 2019. After a competitive tendering process in 2018, Explore was the successful bidder and we were awarded a new fifteen year contract to run from April 2019 to March 2034.

Guild of Media Arts

IDAS

IDAS is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Our services include refuge accommodation, community based support, peer mentoring, group work and access to a free, confidential out of hours’ helpline.

Our teams of accredited specialist workers (IDVA’s and ISVAs) support people through the criminal justice system in addition to providing emotional support and safety planning advice.

We recognise that most victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence are women and we provide a number of single sex services such as refuges to women and their children.  However, the majority of our services are accessible to anyone who is affected by abuse and we encourage male and LGBT+ victims and survivors to access our support.

For children and young people, we have developed one to one and group support. Our young persons’ RYPP (Respect Young Person’s Programme) also works with families where the young person is abusive.

We pride ourselves on our professional, responsive and innovative approach.  With over 40 years’ experience we have been at the forefront of developing new and unique services and were the first organisation in the UK to develop free online training and Live Chat support for survivors.

Our funding comes from the local authority, trusts, the Police Crime Commissioner, donations and grants.

Kyra Women's Project

Founded in 2013, the Kyra Women’s Project was the brainchild of Yvonne Copley. Yvonne was aware that after any intervention or when people are feeling vulnerable and alone, there is a need for support. Through research and after meeting with a range of organisations in York, she learned that many women had to wait a considerable length of time to receive the specialist intervention and support they desperately needed. This occurred at a time when they were vulnerable, often isolated and at risk of making poor decisions. In addition, a lack of support following formal specialist treatments diminished their effectiveness of primary intervention and outcomes.

Kyra Women’s Project began as a support centre for women, run by women, providing encouragement, companionship, information, training, and importantly, a sense of belonging.

Kyra supports women to help overcome challenges and make change in their lives. It acts as a support group to prevent a relapse in behaviour and develop new habits.

Martin House Children's Hospice

Martin House provides family-led care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. We support families from across West, North and East Yorkshire, both at our hospice and in the community. Our families are at the heart of everything we do and we value each member as an individual with their own needs.

Some children might receive hospice care for a relatively short time, for example if they have a malignant disease such as cancer where palliative care is an option. The majority have longer term, progressive disorders such as Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, or Batten's Disease. These children might use the hospice over a much longer period of time.

We accept referrals for children and young people aged 0-19, including babies diagnosed in the antenatal stages. Even without a referral, both families and professionals can seek advice at any time from our experienced professionals who are experts in paediatric palliative care.

The hospice itself is a place where children, young people and their families can come to stay from time to time along their journey and find support, rest and practical help. It is a place of love and understanding, a peaceful place but one that can also have a lively, friendly atmosphere full of fun and laughter, where children and their families can enjoy the best quality of life.

We also have a community team who support families in hospital and in their own homes, and are often involved in advanced care planning. They ensure that families are able to spend quality time together and make informed, supported decisions about their child’s care.

All of our families are offered the best possible support in bereavement, whether through one to one sessions or as part of our support groups. We have groups for siblings, parents and grandparents and offer a service to families of children who have died from a life-limiting illness but did not use the hospice. This could include sudden or traumatic death. 

MySight York

MySight York is a thriving, independent, local charity working to help people with sight loss to remain independent.

Our aim is to support people in York to live well with sight loss. Our experienced staff and friendly volunteers are always happy to help. You will find information about the organisation and the services we provide on this site. If you would like to know more about anything we do please telephone on the number above, visit our city centre premises

Speakers for Schools

Founded in 2010 by ITV’s Political Editor, Robert Peston, our aim is to end educational inequality by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools in the UK. Through talks from today’s influential figures via our Inspiration programme, our Experience work experience programme linking state school students to industry-leading companies and networked support partners we are helping level the playing field for young people of all backgrounds. And, we keep our services for our schools and students entirely free of charge.

St Leonard's Hospice

St Leonard’s Hospice is an independent charity, providing specialist palliative care and support for local people with life limiting illnesses. We have an In-patient Unit, Sunflower Centre and Hospice@Home service. In this relaxed and friendly environment, every patient is recognised and treated as an individual. With our support patients are able to enjoy the best possible quality of life. Our care also extends to support families and carers.

In addition to a team of highly experienced doctors and nurses, we have specialists in a wide range of roles including complementary therapy, lymphoedema care, physiotherapy, social work, bereavement, occupational therapy and spiritual care.

Our care is free of charge to patients and their families but not free to provide. As a charity we rely heavily on the generosity of the public to raise just over £5.2 million each year to run St Leonard's Hospice. This equates to £595 for every hour of every day. Although St Leonard’s does get some public funding the majority of the running costs have to be raised from donations and fundraising by the local community - businesses, groups and individuals. Legacies are by far our greatest source of income.

The Retreat York

We're a York-based specialist mental healthcare provider, supporting people who require expert therapy to improve their mental wellbeing.

We specialise in tailored care which is personalised and effective, providing:

* Psychological and psychiatric assessment and therapy services locally, regionally and nationally

* Neurodevelopmental assessment and therapy services for adults, children and young people with autism and ADHD

Our mission is to deliver high quality, sustainable, renowned mental health and wellbeing services, alongside Autism and ADHD services, helping people to live well with themselves so that we all live better together.

As an independent charity, we provide care to people who refer themselves and those who are referred to us by GPs and other professionals. We can often help when others can’t, enabling people to recover and get their lives back on track.

The Wilberforce Trust

We are the Wilberforce Trust and we are passionate about empowering people to gain confidence and independence with sight and hearing impairment including other disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives.

The number of people affected by sensory impairments or sensory loss is growing and demand for services is on the increase. When you experience a deterioration in your vision or hearing, it can take time to summon the courage to talk to someone. Our teams have infinite patience and understanding and make that first call as easy as possible.

We provide caring holistic support to help people come to terms with a new diagnosis or to better manage an existing condition. While society may present obstacles, we seek to remove them.

Our vision is to see a world in which all people with a visual impairment, sight loss, hearing impairment, hearing loss or other disabilities, are truly integrated into society with equal opportunities in all aspects of life, and to know that our passion and commitment has been influential in bringing this about.

Our mission is to be a leading provider of high-quality support, training and care services, and to create opportunities, for people with a visual impairment, including those with other disabilities; to encourage and facilitate the development of these on a local, regional and national basis by being a model of good practice. Our aim is to do this in a way which enhances the quality of life of those we work with.

Time To Change (York)

We are a social movement aiming to change the way people think and act about mental health in York. Too many people with mental health problems are made to feel isolated, ashamed and worthless. We are all about challenging stigma, and negative attitudes and behaviours towards mental health through people sharing their lived experience.

Our main focus is to reduce mental health stigma in the wider community of York - residents and visitors - through everyday social interactions by people with lived experience of mental health problems; our Champions.

Time to Change Champions are people with lived experience of mental health problems who campaign to end mental health discrimination in their communities. Champions are everyday people having conversations about their experience of mental health and are not volunteers, counsellors, or mental health experts or advisers. We want to create a Champions Campaign Group network in York - an opportunity to meet like-minded people to decide how to campaign together to change attitudes and behaviour, and then take action to deliver activities.

Our other focus is engaging with York employers to help them to commit to change how we think and act about mental health in the workplace – get your employer involved.

Whether you are an individual, a business, a workplace, or a local group, anyone can get involved with Time to Change York. Training, support, and resources will be provided to you. Your involvement can be as big or small as you like.

Two Ridings Community Foundation

Two Ridings Community Foundation (TRCF) is one of 46 community foundations in the UK. We operate in York, North Yorkshire, Hull and East Riding. We receive money from individuals, families, businesses, charitable trusts and public sector bodies. We give this money to charities and community groups who show us that they work hard, at a local level, to reach the people who need it most.

• Two Ridings Community Foundation has delivered over £7.7million in grants since 2000, and in 2016/17 we awarded over £1.5m in grants. Please look at the IMPACT section of our website for a closer look at a few of the projects we have supported.

• If you are a local community group or charity, the APPLY section of our website gives details of our eligibility criteria and which funds are open for applications. Online application forms are available to download here, too.

• Our donors range from individuals wanting to support their local area, through businesses wanting to be recognised in their locality as supporting good causes, to national funders who value our local knowledge. If a donor would like their contribution to go to a particular cause (mental health projects, young people, loneliness etc.) or to a specific geographical location within our area, then we can work to ensure that the money is spent in this way.

• If you are interested in donating to us, or in setting up a fund that we could manage for you, you can either donate via our Mydonate page, or arrange to meet with us to discuss things further. The GIVE section of our website contains lots of useful information regarding the different ways individuals, organisations and trusts can make a difference by working with us.

When You Wish Upon A Star

When You Wish Upon a Star has a simple mission, to grant the Wishes of children living with a life threatening illness. The charity was founded in Nottingham by Barbara White who was so inspired by a seriously ill four year old with a dream to meet Mickey Mouse that she wanted to bring smiles to the faces of many more brave and courageous children. Our Wishes have the power to transform the lives of the children and families we work with and since 1990 we have proudly granted over 17,500 Wishes across the UK.

Some children Wish to be a fairy princess or soldier for the day, meet celebrities or sporting heroes that range from the Red Arrows to Mary Berry and others Wish for a laptop to keep in contact with their friends and family whilst in hospital. One of our most popular Wishes remains the exciting opportunity to swim with dolphins and meet all their favourite characters in Disney World, Florida.

In addition to our Wishes throughout the year, we also organise a number of days out and treats for the children like our incredible Harry Potter-themed trips on-board the beautiful Belmond Northern Belle train, where characters entertain the children on their journey with weird and wonderful magic, flying broomsticks, props and costumes, keeping them amazed and entertained all day.

Every December the charity also enables hundreds of children to swap hospital beds for sleigh rides transporting them away from appointments, treatments and injections to the winter wonderland of Lapland on board our Santa Express flights. 

We believe every child deserves to smile and with your support we can provide time away, giving children and their families something to look forward to through times of uncertainty and often financial as well as emotional strain. Wishes allow the family to put their child’s illness on hold as they have fun and create precious memories.

York Archaeological Trust

York Archaeological Trust (YAT) is a self-funded educational charity and a leading professional archaeological organisation with offices in York, Glasgow, Sheffield and Nottingham. Founded in 1972, we have a reputation for delivering high quality investigation, research and public engagement for a broad range of clients and partners.

We engage with over 1.2 million people across the world each year through our attractions, events, projects, educational programmes, touring exhibitions, outreach activities and digital presence.

We also run five city-centre attractions in York including the world-famous JORVIK Viking Centre, and host one of the largest Viking Festivals in Europe.

YorkDevelopers

We support tech non-profit groups who have a similar mission and values and help promote their efforts to a wider audience in the City of York and throughout the Yorkshire region. We are a group of dedicated software and IT professionals who lead by example and meet often to share knowledge and experiences.

We believe that like-minded individuals in tech can grow community centred around a platform, skill or methodology.

We run many meetups and we also are lead organisers of YorkTechFest.

York Mind

York Mind is an independent provider of high quality mental health services in York and its surrounding area. Our wide range of services help individuals as they recover from a variety of mental health conditions. We are a leading local provider of services supporting individuals recovering from mental ill-health to achieve outcomes that will progress them towards recovery, social inclusion and integration in mainstream activity such as learning, volunteering or employment.

We believe that the condition does not define the individual. To that end, we campaign to raise awareness of mental ill health and combat the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.

York Mind aims to be an inclusive and accessible organization, emphasising the importance of acceptance and tolerance of the beliefs, opinions and wishes of our clients.

York Museums Trust

As an independent charity established in 2002, York Museum Trust’s (YMT) vision is ‘To work together with audiences and communities, to inspire, to share and to care for cultural heritage’.

Responsible for York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum and Gardens and York St Mary’s, the charity cares for over one million objects across collections as diverse as Geology and Fine Art, Social History and Archaeology.  All our collections are Designated as being of National Importance.

York Art Gallery

Built in 1879 as the venue for the second Yorkshire Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition, the building was purchased by the local authority and re-opened as York Art Gallery in 1892. Since that time, the gallery has developed an outstanding collection of paintings that range from 14th century Western European examples through to 20th century British work. Following a major redevelopment project, the gallery reopened in 2015 with a new Centre of Ceramic Art (CoCA) to showcase its important collection of British Studio Ceramics.

York Castle Museum

The York Castle Museum was founded by Dr John Kirk, a doctor from Pickering, North Yorkshire, and houses his extraordinary collection of social history objects reflecting everyday life in the county. One of its renowned displays is the reconstructed Victorian street, Kirkgate, that has been hugely influential in museum displays worldwide. The museum is housed in a former debtors’ prison and an adjoining former women’s prison, both of which are Grade I listed. The museum’s name comes from the fact it stands on the site of the former York Castle.

Yorkshire Museum and the Museum Gardens

The Yorkshire Museum is set in ten acres of botanical gardens, both of which were founded in the 1830s by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. The museum currently houses a number of archaeological, geological and natural history artefacts from our extensive collections. Within the Museum Gardens are the ruins of the 13th century St Mary’s Abbey, a medieval Hospitium and guest lodge, and a 19th century Observatory.

York St Mary’s

York St Mary’s is a deconsecrated medieval parish church on Castlegate, close to the Coppergate Centre and the Jorvik Viking Centre. The bulk of the building dates to the early 13th century, with 14th and 15th century modifications and alterations. York Museums Trust have transformed this hallowed space into a unique venue for experiencing cutting edge contemporary art.